Another Issue: Workers’ Night Shift Payments Excluded Due to Error in Child Welfare Service Decree

Original article: Otro más: Denuncian que error en decreto excluyó pago a trabajadores nocturnos de residencias en Servicio Mejor Niñez

The National Association of Officials of the National Service for Specialized Protection of Children and Adolescents (Anfusepna) expressed deep concern regarding the upcoming deadline set by authorities for settling the overdue payments for night shift assignments to caregivers in residences across the country.

This concern arises because, following recent mobilizations by the union, funds were released for the officials; however, an error in the decree has led to the immediate exclusion of night workers from these payments.

«This situation directly impacts teams facing high workloads, who work shifts of 12 to 24 hours caring for infants, children, and adolescents in vulnerable situations, including complex cases requiring hospitalization or young offenders,» detailed representatives from Anfusepna.

The formally committed payment from the Service to the workers is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, as reported by the organization.

Regarding the urgency to expedite pending administrative processes to avoid further mobilizations, Anfusepna President Nelson Barraza warned that a timeline for retroactive payments is also still outstanding.

«As the National Association of Officials, we must express our serious concern over the delays experienced in processing the decree that will facilitate the payment of shift assignments to our colleagues working in various residential care facilities of our service,» emphasized the leader.

For the officials, this delay in payments represents a «bureaucratic holdup of agreed commitments,» which has significantly impacted the financial stability of families who ensure the operational continuity of residential centers.

The Association of workers announced that they remain «on alert and in permanent oversight,» reiterating that full compliance with this agreement is essential to ensure the stability of teams and adequate protection for children in Chile.

We will continue to provide updates.
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